With its very short legs, the Dachshund is a "ground-hugger" of a dog. However, its most-distinctive physical characteristic is its disproportionately long muscular body. However, don't let the appearance of this small breed of dog fool you. The Dachshund was developed in Germany for hunting badgers. So, while the Dachshund makes a cute and adorable companion, he or she can also be tenacious. With its characteristic long body and very short legs, the Dachshund is affectionately called "wiener dog" or "hotdog." The breed appears in both long-hair, the more common, short-hair varieties in brown or brown and black coats.
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